Boost Studio and Digital Frontiers Media have joined forces to become boostDFM. The new agency will focus on brand design, content creation and interactive digital marketing.

The Sarasota-based companies said they will become a "truly full-service" agency able to handle branding, website and app design and development, print design, copywriting and media relations. The new entity brings together nearly six decades of expertise and experience in both traditional and digital work.

Leaders program applications out

Leadership Sarasota County, a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for its Class of 2015.

The nine-month program is intended to teach future leaders about Sarasota County, including its health and human services, government, arts and culture, education, commerce and industry.

The class will address county-wide concerns and select a project intended to improve the community.

Download the application at bit.ly/htleaderapp. The deadline to submit completed applications is May 30.

For more information, contact Barb Hines at bhines@sarasotachamber.com or (941) 556-4021.

First Watch opens in Deerfield Beach

Bradenton-based chain First Watch on Monday opened a restaurant in Deerfield Beach, its 43rd in Florida and its 118th in 16 states.

The restaurant will employ approximately 25 people.

Last week, First Watch opened a new restaurant in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Late last year it opened two in Boca Raton.